I already have a number of plans for the epicness that will be Amanda turning 28. For one thing, I called one of my friends a few nights ago and asked her to host a party for me. That's how I roll. For kicks, you can check out what I did on my birthday last year. I took pictures all day. Because obviously.

Also, Jordan turns 29 the week after my birthday. July is just full of birthday fun.

Runners Tell All is happening again on the 21st, so you will want to join in on that awesomeness.

Finally, I'll be taking a two-weekish blog and social media hiatus later this month, which I will announce so you aren't confused about why I've disappeared from the world.

Summer is in full swing, and I hope you're enjoying it so far! I know I am.

June was a good 'un!! And it looks like July is going to be even better - a birthday month for both of you??? Score!!

I did not care for Divergent. When I was in high school, my English teacher had us do all kinds of fun activities when we read Animal Farm. Like when we read the part about the chicken rebellion (throwing eggs) we paired up and one person laid down, facing the ceiling with a cup in their mouth and the other person stood over them and cracked an egg into the cup (or onto the person's face, depending on how good their aim was...). That's what I think of when I think of Animal Farm.

Holy moly!! CEDAR CREEK LAKE is where my in-laws have a lake house. I can't wait to be back there this weekend... though we're pretty much always there, and can't believe you were there last summer like me! SMALL WORLD! Happy 4th friend.